Year 7 - English
Exploring example poems about place and home
Poetry about place and home
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils read and respond to poems that explore the links between place and identity. They start by exploring a selection of poems including Grace Nichol's 'Island Man' and Lemn Sissay's 'Anthem of the North'. They then write and perform their own poems about place and home.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to analyse an example poem by unpicking how it was crafted.
Key Notes
- A poem about home should clearly express your story, including your attitude towards the place you live.
- Zooming and metaphorical language can be used, so a reader can imagine your home.
- Deciding upon the structure of the poem and how you could express your content is important to consider.
- Juxtaposition can be used in poems to express a contrast between two places.
- Punctuation can be used to add pace or rhythm to a poem and reflect different feelings.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Structure: the way something is arranged or put together
- Juxtaposition: two things being placed together for contrasting effect
- Enjambment: the continuation of a sentence beyond the end of a line
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- A poem has to follow a similar rhythm the whole way through.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
A poem about home should clearly express your story, including your attitude towards the place you live. Zooming and metaphorical language can be used, so a reader can imagine your home.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'Structure'
the way something is arranged or put together.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: A poem has to follow a similar rhythm the whole way through. Correction: By creating two different rhythms, we can juxtapose two places.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Analysing 'Search for My Tongue' Study Guide
- Analysing 'This Poem is Taking Place on Stolen Land' Study Guide
- Analysing the poem 'Island Man' by Grace Nichols Study Guide
- Comparing poems about place and home Study Guide
- Considering the nature of home Study Guide
- Exploring memories of home in the poem 'Childhood Tracks' Study Guide
- Exploring regional pride in the poem 'Anthem of the North' Study Guide
- Exploring the link between place and identity Study Guide
- Exploring what home means through the poem 'Filter' Study Guide
- Performing our poems about place and home Study Guide
- Planning ideas for a poem about your home Study Guide
- Using punctuation in poetry Study Guide
- Writing our own poetry about home Study Guide
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